# CellarTracker vs Pocket Chef

The clearest difference is ratings volume: CellarTracker at 14K against Pocket Chef's 2. CellarTracker also leads on chart position (#15 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CellarTracker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Pocket Chef sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for CellarTracker against 5.0 for Pocket Chef. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CellarTracker has 14K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CellarTracker ships an update every 3 weeks, Pocket Chef every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CellarTracker | Pocket Chef |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cellartracker-1-wine-tracker/id6446102275/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-chef-recipes/id6764742370/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 70.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#15** | — |
| Size | 174 MB | 295 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CellarTracker](https://appshunter.io/developer/893759803) | [Garritson Works LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895898941) |

## What reviewers say

### CellarTracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cellartracker-1-wine-tracker/id6446102275)

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

This app helps you discover, track, and manage your wine collection. Access millions of ratings and reviews, scan bottles for quick logging, and get personalized recommendations. It's designed for everyone from casual drinkers to serious collectors.

**Highlights:** Track wine tasting notes and ratings, Access millions of wine reviews, Scan bottles with barcode tool, View real-time pricing data, Get personalized wine recommendations, Manage cellar inventory and storage, Discover new wines and producers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Up to 100 Bottles | $4.99 | per month |
| Up to 250 Bottles | $5.99 | per month |
| Up to 500 Bottles | $7.99 | per month |
| Up to 1,000 Bottles | $14.99 | per month |
| Up to 2,500 Bottles | $29.99 | per month |
| 2,500+ Bottles | $44.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful, intuitive database
- 👍 Simple and effective
- 🚀 Vast improvement in Speed & Usability
- 👍 Fantastic app and getting better all the time
- 👍 Love the new app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Can't set up account
- 🔧 Should be more customizable
- 🔧 Much worse than the old version
- 💰 40$/years to see drinking window
- 🔧 More compact views needed

**Reported bugs**

- Couldn't make it past the second screen to make an account
- Autocorrect does not appear to be working in the text fields
- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode for iPad
- Add wish list features
- Easier way to print out a list of wines past due drinking date
- Add ability to switch currency
- Dark mode option


### Pocket Chef

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-chef-recipes/id6764742370)

Easily save, organize, and import recipes from various sources. Plan your weekly meals and generate an organized grocery list. Get AI-powered cooking assistance and customize your experience.

**Highlights:** Save and organize recipes, Import recipes from websites, photos, PDFs, and audio, Weekly meal planning, Automated grocery list generation, AI-powered cooking questions, Customizable themes and units

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pocket Chef Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| Pocket Chef Plus | $6.99 | per month |
| Pocket Chef Plus | $39.99 | per year |
| Pocket Chef Plus | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CellarTracker free?

CellarTracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pocket Chef free?

Pocket Chef is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CellarTracker or Pocket Chef?

Pocket Chef is rated higher. CellarTracker averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Pocket Chef averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do CellarTracker or Pocket Chef have ads?

Neither CellarTracker nor Pocket Chef shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CellarTracker or Pocket Chef?

CellarTracker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pocket Chef every 2 weeks. Most recently, CellarTracker was updated on November 7, 2026 and Pocket Chef on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*